SR 1 Northbound over Norfolk Southern
GoodNew Castle County, Delaware · North of Wrangle Hill · Structure no. 1893N082
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,557
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 1 Northbound over Norfolk Southern is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 Northbound over Norfolk Southern in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Delaware average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30,557 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,980 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 1 Northbound over Norfolk Southern built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 1 Northbound over Norfolk Southern in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.
How much traffic does SR 1 Northbound over Norfolk Southern carry?
About 30,557 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 1 Northbound over Norfolk Southern?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns SR 1 Northbound over Norfolk Southern?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.